Georgia has is an industry-favorite location for producers looking to film TV and movie projects, with the likes of Netflix and Disney regularly opting to film in the state.
But, as Georgia finds itself at the center of controversy following its "heartbeat bill" anti-abortion law, US studio, Netflix, has threatened to pull the plug on production in the state - making them the only Hollywood studio to speak out about the bill.
Many Hollywood stars have refused to film and produce in the state if the bill is to go through, but Hollywood veteran Clint Eastwood seemingly hasn't been phased by the announcement. Read on to discover what is going to be filmed in the state, and Eastwood's plans for his upcoming production.
Netflix spoke out for the first time yesterday.
Other studios remain silent...
Is Georgia the industry's new Hollywood?
Huffpost notes that "A strong response from the entertainment industry could potentially hurt the economy of the state, which serves as a popular filming location for Hollywood due to its generous 30% tax credit program for film and television projects." According to the Film LA's report, in 2016, more major feature films were made in Georgia than in California, with the Georgia Governor, Nathan Deal, declaring 2017 as “the year of Georgia film".So, which TV shows and movies are filmed in the state?
Here is a list of every movie and TV show filming in Georgia this month.Conjuring 3
Horror fans will be pleased to hear that Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will be reprising their roles as supernatural investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, in the final instalment of the popular horror franchise. Although director, Michael Chaves, hasn't revealed much his upcoming film, Farmiga teased its production by posting a picture to her Instagram showing her and co-star, Patrick Wilson's scripts, letting fans know that filming had started. Conjuring 3 will be hitting the box office in September next year.Ambitions
Directed by Will Packer, scripted drama, Ambitions will follow one woman as she relocates to Atlanta, Georgia, and finds herself going head-to-head with some of the town's most powerful people. With a star-studded cast featuring the likes of Robin Givens (Riverdale), Brian J. White (Cabin in the Woods) and Essence Atkins (Half &Half), the drama is being described as "a multigenerational family saga". Ambitions will debut in June on The Oprah Winfrey Network.Bigger
Christmas On The Square
Encore
Stranger Things season 3
The highly anticipated third season of the popular Netflix Original, Stranger Things, is back this summer. Set in the '80s, the franchise follows the aftermath of the disappearance of a young boy. As both his mother and friends try to get him back, they discover that a dark government agency, and supernatural forces, plague the town. Season 3 of the show will air on Independence Day, 4 July.Deadly Cults
Greenleaf season 4
Despite the third season only just dropping on Netflix, a fourth season of the church-based drama has already been announced. The show, produced by Oprah, follows the Greenleaf family, who have their scandals exposed by Grace, the estranged daughter of the church leader, when she returns home after twenty years. Greenleaf airs on OWN in the US and Netflix in the UK next year, although an official release date has not yet been confirmed.Good Eats: The Return
The Walking Dead season 10
Based on the comic books by Robert Kirkman, the long-running AMC series follows the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. Fans looking for their Walking Dead fix will be happy to hear that, while season 10 of the show will be airing later this year, a spin-off is already confirmed for 2020, meaning lots of zombie-related content will be hitting our screens over the next year.Say Yes to the Dress
The TLC series, currently in its seventeenth season, takes a look at the work of the Manhattan-based bridal salon, Kleinfeld Bridal. Each episode follows the staff as they try to match a bride with the dress of her dreams.Ozark season 3
Dish Nation
Hey #DishNation family! Be sure to get your daily dose of #DishNation on Hulu, YouTube, Apple TV, Roku &… https://t.co/v9phUR4BrH— Dish Nation (@Dish Nation)1559106007.0
Fear Street
Film Based on R.L. Stine’s FEAR STREET Series In the Works http://t.co/YuzVpKatcS http://t.co/XfmfkkJinl— Daily Dead (@Daily Dead)1444430855.0
Insatiable season 2
Live to Tell
Produced by Peter Berg, Live to Tell looks at the lives of people who have served on the front lines of U.S. special operation's forces missions. As well as first-person accounts, Berg uses archival footage and re-constructions to illustrate their harrowing stories.Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 8
The second instalment of VH1's Love & Hip Hop takes the show to Atlanta, following the lives of the hip-hop elite who are striving for success in the rap scene, while navigating family and friendship struggles. Season 8 of the show premiered in March on VH1.Married to Medicine Season 7
P Valley
Starz Picks Up To Series Strip Club Drama ‘P-Valley’ & Opioid Epidemic Drama ‘Hightown’ https://t.co/Azr86is03d https://t.co/h9UWxUJaCj— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline Hollywood)1543263603.0
Stargirl Season 1
Visual Effects Supervisor Andrew Orloff (‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’) has joined the crew for the ‘STARGIRL’ T… https://t.co/Pz27rgGcoe— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)1547158625.0
The Outsider
The Real World
Despite the controversy surrounding the bill, however...
It's pretty clear that many haven't been put off doing their work.The eighty-nine-year-old Dirty Harry star will go on to direct a movie in Atlanta.
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Clint Eastwood, despite the dozens of celebrities and producers who have sworn off the state, doesn't seem to be phased by the matter.Eastwood is bringing a rather liberal cast with him for his new movie.
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The Ballad of Richard Jewell stars a pretty liberal cast, including the likes of Olivia Wilde and Jon Hamm."An excellent example of ignoring controversy..."
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Ashley Bratcher, star of the pro-life movie, Unplanned, said to the Washington Examiner: "I think people like Clint Eastwood coming to Georgia and filming are an excellent example of ignoring the controversy and saying, ‘We can disagree with people and still be among them.’"Filming is due to begin sometime this summer.
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The movie follows the story of Jewell, who worked as a security guard at Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park at the time of the July 27 bombing. These events killed 1 person, injured over one hundred, and marred the 1996 Olympics.Eastwood considers himself to be a libertarian.
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The registered Republican has never been shy of making his political opinions known. In 2012, he famously gave a speech to an empty chair in reference to Barack Obama at the Republican National Convention in Tampa. He is no stranger to filming in Georgia, and it is clear that his plans to film in Atlanta will not be interrupted. Despite many holding their protests against the state, Eastwood is using his old-fashioned ways to carry out his work, regardless of the political interests that are currently being debated in the area.